-
Fifth Grade Science Links
General Science Links for Everyone
more science links for all grade levelsBill Nye The Science Guy
Bill Nye's home pageBitesize Science
games for living things, matter, and physical processesCrickweb Science 2
interactive activities for matter, earth cycles, habitats, magnets, and food chainsDigger and the Gang - Sprat's Adventures
games for ages 9 - 11National Geographic Explorer
online magazineScience Up Close: Grade 5
Harcourt SchoolSOLpass
You'll need to ask your teacher for your school passwordAnimals
Advanced Life Cycles
label the parts of various life cyclesCreature Features
learn all about your favorite animal and habitatsCells
Cell Alive
interactive animation - parts of a cellEarthquakes
Earthquake Hazards Program
from U.S. Geological SurveyUnderstanding Earthquakes
how earthquakes occur and more earthquake informationEcology
Zerofootprint: Footprint Calculator
answer questions to see if you are environmentally friendlyOcean
Earth's Oceans
oceans on Enchanted LearningOceans Alive
learn all about the global seasSeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animals
learn about ocean animalsSecrets at Sea
click Field Guide to learn about ocean lifeSecrets of the Ocean Realm
learn all about sea creatures
Plants
Advanced Life Cycles
label the parts of various life cyclesPlant Reproduction
practice with parts of a plantSounds
Wild Music
experience the sounds and songs of nature
Volcanoes
How Volcanoes Work
the science behind volcanoesUSGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
U.S. Geological Survey volcanoes siteVolcanoWorld for Kids
learn all about volcanoes hereWeather
National Weather Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Weather Service - Roanoke, VA
current weather conditions for RoanokeWeather Channel
check local, national, or international weather conditionsWeather Channel Kids
Web Weather for Kids
interactive weather for kids
Learn what makes weather wet and wild, do cool activities, and become a forecaster